Commonwealth Writers Internship Program 2020 [With Stipend Per Day Basis]: Apply by June 16
About
Applications are invited from young, motivated, and bright candidates for the Commonwealth Writers Internship Program 2020 at the Commonwealth Foundation.
The Commonwealth Foundation is an intergovernmental organization established by Heads of Government in support of the belief that the Commonwealth is as much an association of peoples as it is of governments. It is the Commonwealth agency for civil society; a unique, stand-alone organization established by, funded by, and reporting to governments.
Job Description
The internship will be London-based and support program activities, in particular: two websites, www.commonwealthwriters.org and www.addastories.org; and various projects including the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and craft development initiatives.
Internship Benefits
- Interns will receive £55 (Rs. 4717 Approx.) per day.
- A travel allowance (commuting to and from the office) to a maximum of £20 per day is available to an intern who lives outside of London. London travel is not covered by the Foundation.
- As an internship, this does not constitute employment with the Foundation. There are no payments for bank holidays, privileged days, or sickness. There is a limited holiday allowance.
- The Intern is included fully in any external training opportunities (including conference attendance) and appropriate internal learning & development programs.
- Assistance is given where possible to aid the Intern in securing a permanent role in another organization at the end of their internship.
Eligibility
1. Applicants must possess nationality or visa that gives them the automatic right to live in the UK.
2. The individual should have strong writing skills, research abilities, the experience of working with websites and using social media platforms, the ability to meet tight deadlines, a good knowledge of Microsoft Office, and strong administration skills.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can apply online by clicking here.
The last date to apply is June 16, 2020.
